Being an aggressive driver is a class 2
misdemeanor in Virginia. That means you could be facing a potential jail
sentence of up to 6 months with a fine of $1,000. But exactly what is
aggressive driving? Aggressive driving in Virginia is defined as violating 1 or
more of the following traffic law provisions:
· -Driving
too slowly in the left lanes on the highway
· -Failing
to observe traffic lanes
· -Following
vehicles too closely
· -Failing
to properly stop or yield before entering a highway
· -Driving
off road or across property to avoid traffic signs or lights
· -Cutting
off other drivers on the road
· -Increasing
speed to prevent another driver to overtake you
· -Improperly
stopping on the highway
· -Speeding
In addition to violating 1 or more of
these traffic law provisions, the person must have violated these traffic laws
in such a manner as to be a hazard to another person OR violates these traffic
laws with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person. Aggressive
driving with the intent to injure another person, is a class 1 misdemeanor,
which carries up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
Aggressive driving is a technical offense
and may be difficult for the prosecutor to prove. You need an experienced
lawyer, like those at Portner & Shure, to review the evidence and identify the weaknesses in the prosecutor’s
case.
